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Learn About the RICAP 7 Draft Code Amendment Package at Open House on Tuesday Evening, February 10

The City of Portland continually updates and improves building and land use regulations through regulatory improvement code amendment packages (RICAP). The latest package (RICAP 7) includes 45 items for regulatory improvement consideration, including refinements to design review exemptions and review processes for changes to approved designs, neighborhood contact requirements, shed roof heights, floor area use and more.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Code Development Team will hold an open house on Feb. 10, 2015, 5 ― 7 p.m., to present information and answer questions about the RICAP 7 Discussion Draft. The open house will be in the Development Services Building, 1900 SW 4th Ave, Room 7A (7th floor).

Open House

Portlanders are invited to share their feedback on the Discussion Draft with staff at the open house. Comments on the 45 items can also be submitted by mail to 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 7100, Portland, OR 97201, Attn: RICAP 7; FAX: 503-823-7800; or email.

Next StepsThe comment period for the Discussion Draft ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. Staff will then incorporate those comments into a Proposed Draft, which will be presented to the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) at a public hearing in the spring. The PSC will consider public testimony and then forward a recommendation to City Council for consideration and additional public review before final adoption.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is committed to providing equal access to information and hearings. If you need special accommodation, interpretation or translation, please call 503-823-7700, the TTY at 503-823-6868 or the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 within 48 hours prior to the event.